Member chen lung Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 3:04 PM, Killer Meteor said: It's what it is sadly. Even when Arrow commissioned new restorations for their box, that didn't apply to every title in the set. They would have liked to. On 5/27/2022 at 7:24 PM, KUNG FU BOB said: That's annoying news about HERO. As the film had previously been released in several versions that were heavily edited for violence I checked those scenes on the print 88 was given to make sure they were intact for the 88 Films release. Due to time constraints and the fact that I had only recently rewatched the film (so it was already fresh in my mind as far as coming up with the art) I did not review the entire print and therefore never noticed any problems. Where there was brief footage missing they used a different source to replace that material. But who would ever think they were licensing a relatively new title from a company that had simply thrown away part of the film as they "restored" it?! Sigh. I doubt I'm alone in feeling that I'd much rather see a film with some irreparable damage to the print included than to have those bits excised from it entirely. I'm a purist, and don't want a single second missing from any film release, but in this situation the 88 release is still, without a doubt, the very best way to see/own the film. Irritating as it may be that frames of damage were clipped, thankfully nothing of import is missing, and it's uncensored. Hopefully we're now at the point when such practices can be avoided (technological advances may help). I believe the English dub could only be obtained from the UK VHS, so this might be the digital debut (at least on physical media)? Also, there are newly translated subtitles (based on the Cantonese soundtrack). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member FightingFool Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/29/2022 at 10:34 PM, kuenfist said: For example ' The Avenging Eagle ' one Minute is lost in the endfight on the IVL DVD. It`s gross one of best movies ever is available as uncut american bootled dvd only. Well, maybe filmart corrects that? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Killer Meteor Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/27/2022 at 7:24 PM, KUNG FU BOB said: That's annoying news about HERO. As the film had previously been released in several versions that were heavily edited for violence I checked those scenes on the print 88 was given to make sure they were intact for the 88 Films release. Due to time constraints and the fact that I had only recently rewatched the film (so it was already fresh in my mind as far as coming up with the art) I did not review the entire print and therefore never noticed any problems. Where there was brief footage missing they used a different source to replace that material. But who would ever think they were licensing a relatively new title from a company that had simply thrown away part of the film as they "restored" it?! Sigh. I doubt I'm alone in feeling that I'd much rather see a film with some irreparable damage to the print included than to have those bits excised from it entirely. I'm a purist, and don't want a single second missing from any film release, but in this situation the 88 release is still, without a doubt, the very best way to see/own the film. Irritating as it may be that frames of damage were clipped, thankfully nothing of import is missing, and it's uncensored. Everything considered, I'm still thankful this cool little gangster flick is on Blu and that I can watch Yuen Biao kick ass in one of his last great appearances. Yes, I prefer warts-and-all. I'd rather have a dirty but intact theatrical print over a pretty but tampered with transfer. But as I said, the damage was done ages ago. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member FightingFool Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) On 5/29/2022 at 6:48 PM, WaverBoy said: And THE CHINATOWN KID! For only that movie it would have been worth the set imo. It is masterpiece. And those who hate hong kong edit, yes it`s weaker but for sake of footage not featured in international cut everyone should watch it at least once. Edited May 31, 2022 by FightingFool 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member FightingFool Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Killer Meteor said: Yes, I prefer warts-and-all. I'd rather have a dirty but intact theatrical print over a pretty but tampered with transfer. But as I said, the damage was done ages ago. To be honest even as celestial is one to blame for frame cuts I cannot be forced to be too angry of them on that thing. They made movies possible to be seen in 1st place. Dreamed when looked eastern heroes mag or ric meyers book one day can see golden swallow, blood stained with royal blood etc.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Red Lion Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 5 hours ago, FightingFool said: For only that movie it would have been worth the set imo. It is masterpiece. And those who hate hong kong edit, yes it`s weaker but for sake of footage not featured in international cut everyone should watch it at least once. I agree about chinatown kid being a masterpiece however my feelings on the hk cut made a great film quite mediocre i felt. I first saw hk cut on prime and was very underwhelmed (fight scenes seemed too short and a very weak ending) and was almost put off wanting to see the 2hr version but i bought the dvd sourced from vhs and it instantly became one of my favourite shaws. Had to get the box to finally see a good quality restored version of the 2hr cut. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member FightingFool Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Red Lion said: I agree about chinatown kid being a masterpiece however my feelings on the hk cut made a great film quite mediocre i felt. I first saw hk cut on prime and was very underwhelmed (fight scenes seemed too short and a very weak ending) and was almost put off wanting to see the 2hr version but i bought the dvd sourced from vhs and it instantly became one of my favourite shaws. Had to get the box to finally see a good quality restored version of the 2hr cut. one of very few movies with good end for Spoiler Sun Chien . Edited May 31, 2022 by KUNG FU BOB Hid a spoiler. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member FightingFool Posted May 31, 2022 Member Share Posted May 31, 2022 Concerning 7th curse..is there any martial art action?I like Sibelle Hu tho but would need some encouragement for getting limited edition(higher price but still) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member WaverBoy Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 Any hope for WITCH FROM NEPAL? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Graysman Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 Killer meteors in the house 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Graysman Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 The Killer meteors update: 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member BigDruDogg Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 My Killer Meteors was dispatched today, I'm looking forward to seeing it again after almost 30 years also it's a rare original cover that I like better the KFB's (no disrespect ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AlexanderFu Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 Nice, mine should be here in a day or two. Royal Mail is faster than USPS for sure! Pictures are great, exactly why I bought it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted June 1, 2022 Administrator Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, BigDruDogg said: My Killer Meteors was dispatched today, I'm looking forward to seeing it again after almost 30 years also it's a rare original cover that I like better the KFB's (no disrespect ) @BigDruDogg I feel the same way! Hahahaha. Doing the cover for this one was a really difficult job because the original HK poster not only says it all, but is freaking awesome. I gave it my all, but I definitely didn't top it. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member saltysam Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 Mine shipped from 88 on Monday,thought i'd get it today, no dice. With the 2 day bank holiday here in the UK it will be Saturday earliest before i get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member saltysam Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 We need Magnificent Bodyguards and Fearless Hyena 2 from 88.Be a shame if they got so close to releasing early era JC and not release these. Island of Fire as well hopefully. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member starschwar Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 I can only assume Magnificent Bodyguards is taking longer either because of the complexities of restoring the 3D version (which would be absolutely incredible!), or legal issues regarding the Star Wars music. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Red Lion Posted June 1, 2022 Member Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 hour ago, starschwar said: I can only assume Magnificent Bodyguards is taking longer either because of the complexities of restoring the 3D version (which would be absolutely incredible!), or legal issues regarding the Star Wars music. The print used on the scandinavian blu ray boxset of magnificent bodyguards is really bad so I only hope if thats the best that fortune star can offer its best 88 stay away as there will be alot of returns. Its a shame because i was actually very surprised by how good it was and would most definitely be interested in an upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted June 2, 2022 Member Share Posted June 2, 2022 Is Righting Wrongs not available for pre-order anywhere yet? I thought I'd seen it online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member bickle14 Posted June 2, 2022 Member Share Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Drunken Monk said: Is Righting Wrongs not available for pre-order anywhere yet? I thought I'd seen it online. Not on 88's store. It is on Amazon UK. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09YRJTB64/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Drunken Monk Posted June 2, 2022 Member Share Posted June 2, 2022 1 hour ago, bickle14 said: Not on 88's store. It is on Amazon UK. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09YRJTB64/ Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member AslanBey Posted June 2, 2022 Member Share Posted June 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Drunken Monk said: Is Righting Wrongs not available for pre-order anywhere yet? I thought I'd seen it online. I preordered it on zavvi together with PS-trilogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member sifu iron perm Posted June 2, 2022 Member Share Posted June 2, 2022 Above the law releasing in September! I'll wait.. damn! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member saltysam Posted June 4, 2022 Member Share Posted June 4, 2022 Just watched Killer Meteors,was expecting a really old master but it looked excellent. Very much a Jimmy Wang Yu movie with JC very much the support act here 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Killer Meteor Posted June 4, 2022 Member Share Posted June 4, 2022 It's not a real Jimmy Wang Yu film without Lung Fei or Shan Mao! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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